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AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE THE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO AMEND CHAPTER VII OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District:
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners grant authority to initiate the 45-day notice period to amend Chapter VII, Section E of the Code of the Chicago Park District.
II. Explanation
Chapter 70 ILCS 1505/7.02, enables the Board of Commissioners to “establish by ordinance all needful rules and regulations for the government and protection of parks…” Therefore, it is recommended that the following chapters of the Chicago Park District Code be amended to reflect the following additions or modifications of language and/or section:
Chapter VII, Section E (Amendments). The District wishes to update procedures associated with naming and renaming parks and park features. Additionally, the District wishes to add additional language associated with the renaming of already named parks. This action would include a name removal period and the procedures associated there within.
It is therefore recommended that Chapter VII, Section E of the Code be amended. Approval of the amendment will initiate a 45-day notice period to enact comments from the public regarding said amendment. Once the 45-day notice period has concluded the amendment will return to the board for final approval from the Board of Commissioners.
Upon final approval, the General Counsel shall prepare and publish copies of the portions of the Code of the Chicago Park District that have been revised by reason of this amendment.